Victims of clergy sex abuse at the hands of order priests who taught in archdiocesan schools aren't eligible for the Victim Compensation Fund rolled out by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
No Law or Order With Victim Compensation Fund
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Subterfuge & Strings: Examining the Victim Compensation Fund
The Archdiocesan Victim Compensation Fund shapes up to be a very strategic solution – just not for survivors.
U.S. Bishops: Not Shaken, Nor Stirred
By Kathy Kane It had been a long day of travel, prayer and protest for the Mom Squad from the Philadelphia Archdiocese. A stroke of good luck had enabled us to book the very last room available at the pricey Marriott Waterfront where the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was being held. Accumulated travel points … Continue reading U.S. Bishops: Not Shaken, Nor Stirred
Join Support Group for Archbishop Chaput
Media outlets, specifically The Philadelphia Inquirer, have allegedly victimized Archbishop Charles Chaput while reporting on the Catholic Church coverup of child predator priests.
With These Shepherds, Whose Afraid of Wolves?
Pope Francis directed U.S. bishops to postpone decisions regarding clergy child sex abuse accountability as they gathered in Baltimore for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Dear Pennsylvania Senators…
Please contact your PA state senator to let him or her know that you'd like them to vote yes for a two-year window for victims of childhood sexual abuse
Catholics4Change Steps It Up
We are evolving to be at the forefront. Kathy and I plan to bring you more information by way of valuable blog content, webinars, podcasts and videos.
Catholics4Change Moderates Survivor Options Webinar Monday
The day began with the Pennsylvania Senate pushing a vote on a civil Statute of Limitations window into the next term, but it ends with a sweeping Federal investigation of the Pennsylvania Catholic Church. There's room for hope that justice will no longer be denied – only delayed. With that in mind, Catholics4Change is participating … Continue reading Catholics4Change Moderates Survivor Options Webinar Monday
PA Senators Vote This Week: Tell Them Window Protects Kids
Dear Senators Scarnati, Corman and Costa, As a kid, you might have been told you had a guardian angel who watched over and protected you? We were. It was fascinating to think there was an invisible presence keeping us from harm. Some kids even named their guardian angel and wondered if they’d meet them in … Continue reading PA Senators Vote This Week: Tell Them Window Protects Kids
Bishops’ Victim Compensation Plan Ignores Greater Good
Pennsylvania bishops issued a joint statement outlining a myopic and self-serving plan for compensating past victims of clergy child sex abuse.
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